discord·Feb 26, 2025·3 min readCurated summary

Discord’s Headed to Tokyo! See What We’re Doing at TGS 2024

Discord announced its participation in Tokyo Game Show 2024, taking place September 26–29 at Booth 07-C03. The Discordopolis-themed booth will feature Street Fighter 6, giveaways, merchandise, a collectible newspaper, and opportunities to learn about Discord’s role in multiplayer gaming. Two panels will also explore the future of cross-platform gaming and Discord Quests. ## Discordopolis Booth Experience - The booth presents Discordopolis, a neon futuristic city representing Discord as a living game community. - Visitors can play Street Fighter 6 on PC or PlayStation 5 through crossplay. - On September 28 at 10:30 a.m. JST, attendees can challenge Wumpus. - Anyone who participates receives a reward. - Players who defeat Wumpus win a Wumpus-themed Elgato Wave:3 microphone. - Secret in-booth quests offer chances to win Discord merchandise, including a limited-edition Wumpus-themed item. ## Discord Quests and Street Fighter 6 - Players at home can participate in a Discord Quest for Street Fighter 6. - Playing for 15 minutes on PC or a connected console earns a temporary avatar decoration valid for two months. - Discord directs readers to its support documentation for more information about Quests. ## The Discordopolis Newspaper - Attendees can receive a limited-run newspaper designed as an artifact from Discordopolis. - It explains how communities, people, and games connect through Discord. - The newspaper also includes information about the booth and TGS activities. ## Panels on Gaming and Developer Partnerships ### Building for the Future of Multiplayer Gaming - **Date:** September 26, 1–2 p.m. JST - **Location:** Main Stage, Makuhari Messe Hall 1 - Discord and Sony Interactive Entertainment will discuss multiplayer and multiplatform gaming. - Speakers include representatives from Sony PlayStation, Kadokawa/Famitsu, and Discord CTO Stanislav Vishnevskiy. ### Discovering Discord Quests - **Date:** September 27, 2–3 p.m. JST - **Location:** Business Stage, International Conference Hall Room 301 - The panel explains how developers can use Discord Quests to reach its global gaming audience. - Discord highlights that users spend more than 1.5 billion hours per month playing games on the platform. ## Online TGS Community - People unable to attend can join the TGS 2024 Discord server at `discord.gg/discord-tgs` through October 4. - The server will share booth updates, merchandise information, influencer videos, gameplay clips, and event photos. - Discord will also post coverage through its TikTok and Japanese X accounts. The post encourages Tokyo Game Show attendees to visit Booth 07-C03 for hands-on activities and panels, while remote fans can follow the event through Discord’s dedicated online community and social channels.

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discord·Feb 26, 2025·2 min readCurated summary

This Halloween, Treat a Friend to Nitro & Get a Haunting Avatar Decoration!

Discord’s October 2024 Halloween promotion offered two ways to decorate profiles. Users who gifted Nitro to a friend by November 3 received a permanent Minions Avatar Decoration, while the Shop featured a limited-time Spooky Nights collection. The campaign encouraged seasonal participation through both gifting and profile customization. ## Gift Nitro and Receive a Minions Decoration - During October 2024, gifting Discord Nitro to a friend earned the giver a Halloween-themed Minions Avatar Decoration. - The promotion ran until **November 3, 2024**. - Once awarded, the decoration could be kept and used year-round. - Discord directed users to its Nitro Gifting Help Center article for eligibility and gifting details. ## Spooky Nights Shop Collection - Discord’s Shop featured the **Spooky Nights** collection throughout October. - The collection included new Halloween-themed Avatar Decorations. - It also brought back popular Profile Effects from the previous Halloween season. - Users could browse and purchase the items directly through the Discord Shop. ## Staying Updated - Discord hinted that additional Halloween surprises might appear during October. - Users were encouraged to follow Discord’s X account for further announcements. The promotion’s practical appeal was simple: gift Nitro before the deadline to secure the exclusive Minions decoration, or browse the Shop for additional Halloween profile cosmetics.

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discord·Feb 26, 2025Original article

Leveling Up Black Voices in Gaming (opens in new tab)

Discord is celebrating Black History Month 2025 by spotlighting the contributions of Black creators, developers, and communities within the gaming industry. Led by the Black and African American Movement (BAAM) Employee Resource Group, the initiative aims to foster inclusivity and recognize the profound impact of Black culture on gaming. Through these efforts, Discord highlights how diverse voices are essential to creating a more representative and welcoming global gaming landscape. **The BAAM ERG and Community Support** * The Black and African American Movement (BAAM) Employee Resource Group is driving this initiative by curating a selection of influential creators and innovators. * The focus spans the entire gaming spectrum, including competitive players, casual gamers, professional game developers, and community builders. * The initiative emphasizes the intersection of identity and representation, inviting the wider community to engage with experiences that honor the spectrum of Black involvement in tech and gaming. **Spotlighted Creators and Organizations** * Aurélia Durand: A French graphic artist who designed the event's header artwork, her work focuses on celebrating diversity, identity, and womanhood. * Black Girl Gamers: Founded by Jay-Ann Lopez, this organization advocates for diversity and inclusion while specifically amplifying the voices of Black women in the industry. * Brown Girl Gamer Code: Created by Brandii JaVia, this digital community supports women and femmes of color in both gaming and technology to ensure their stories and contributions are recognized. To support these efforts and help build more inclusive digital spaces, Discord encourages users to engage with these featured creators and explore professional opportunities through the company's career portal.

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